I Never Heard My Music Played The

I Was Born Swinging And Clapped My Hands In Church As A Little Boy, But I've Grown Up And I Like To Do Things Other Than Just Swing. But Blues Can Do More Than Just Swing.

It (jazz) Isn't Like It Used To Be. The Guys Aren't Together. They're All Separated. Individuals Now. Bird Was A Symbol. It Was A Clique, A Clique Of People. Who All Believed In One Thing: Gettin' High. And Playin'.

Life Has Many Changes. Tomorrow It May Rain, And It's Supposed To Be Sunshine, 'cause It's Summertime. But God's Got A Funny Soul, He Plays Like Charlie Parker.

I'm Too Busy Playing. When I'm Playing I Don't Pay Attention To Who's Listening. When I Was Listening I Listened To Symphony Orchestras, Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Stravinsky. You Don't Listen To One Instrument; You Listen To Music.

Everything I Do Is Mingus.